Pride v. Cleveland State University

Dean Stkausbaugh, Judge.

Plaintiff, Darryl Pride, filed a complaint against defendant, Cleveland State University (“CSU”), alleging that defendant is responsible for personal injuries he sustained after falling through an uncovered fresh air return ventilation shaft located behind Rhodes Tower on the CSU campus. Defendant denies any liability to plaintiff. The court held a bifurcated trial upon the sole issue of liability. Upon careful consideration of all the evidence, the court renders the following findings of fact and conclusions of law.

FINDINGS OF FACT

1. In November 1993, plaintiff was…